The event begins at 9am at Old Trafford cricket ground and takes in Stretford Civic Hall before arriving at United’s Old Trafford ground.

Every entrant who completes the course will receive a commemorative certificate with the two club’s logos complete with the signatures of Reds legend Sir Bobby Charlton and England Test captain Michael Atherton OBE.

Entry is: £10 for a family ticket (two adult and two children); one adult and child £8; single adults £5. Each additional child £1. Free drinks and snacks will be provided en route.

Those who compete the walk will gain entry to the Lancashire and Durham match for £1, and 10 per cent discount at the Manchester United Mega Store.

Registration is via the Warwick Road entrance of Old Trafford cricket ground between 9am and 11am.